Atty. Derek Heath Potts

Atty. Derek Heath Potts

Derek Heath Potts is a lawyer practicing business law, labour and employment, insurance and 8 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from William Jewell College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Houston Houston 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Heath Potts at a glance

Derek Heath Potts is a Founder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Potts Law Firm. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1996), Kansas (1997), Arkansas (2006), and Texas (2010). Educated at University of Missouri - Kansas City (J.D., 1996) and William Jewell College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek Heath Potts is a lawyer practicing business law, labour and employment, insurance and 8 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from William Jewell College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Derek practices at The Potts Law Firm, LLP in Houston, TX and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Heath Potts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Heath Potts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Derek Heath Potts is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Texas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Derek Heath Potts is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Derek Heath Potts is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Derek Heath Potts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Derek Heath Potts is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Heath Potts

Where is Derek Heath Potts's law office located?
Derek Heath Potts's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Potts Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Heath Potts handle?
Derek Heath Potts focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Derek Heath Potts practiced law?
Derek Heath Potts has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Derek Heath Potts go to law school?
Derek Heath Potts earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Derek Heath Potts for a consultation?
You can contact Derek Heath Potts directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Derek Heath Potts received?
Derek Heath Potts's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri - Kansas City
- 1996
B.A.
William Jewell College
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1996
Kansas
Admitted: 1997
Arkansas
Admitted: 2006
Texas
Admitted: 2010
New York
Admitted: 2011

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